The Morrison County Attorney's Office asked with help prosecuting the case because they are dealing with unprecedented nine homicide-related cases at the same time, the Pioneer Press reported. Earlier this month, the Minnesota Attorney General denied Morrison County's request to defend the case.

Orput, who has previously worked for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office and the Minnesota Attorney General, says he has "reviewed and prosecuted cases that involve the concept of defense of dwelling," according to the Pioneer Press.